Mrs. Anderson's Baking · Parchment Paper & Baking Liners
Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat
Lower concern. Silicone mats typically avoid PFAS, but verify product spec.
Silicone is not associated with PFAS and avoids the Teflon-family coating coatings common in traditional non-stick cookware. Mrs. Anderson's does not disclose PFAS status; check the specific product label for any coating details.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
silicone
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat is made of, ingredients and materials
Mrs. Anderson's Baking Mat is food-grade silicone, a synthetic rubber polymer that does not contain BPA, BPS, or phthalates by composition. Silicone is chemically inert at typical baking temperatures (up to 450-500F depending on grade) and does not leach monomers or reactive compounds into food under normal use. Unlike plastic films or coatings, silicone does not off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or formaldehyde resins. The non-stick surface is achieved through the silicone polymer itself, not an applied Teflon-type coating or ceramic coating.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Microplastics
Silicone is a synthetic polymer and can degrade under extreme heat, UV exposure, or mechanical wear over many years. Microscopic silicone particles may theoretically be ingested if the mat surface fragments, but this is rare with proper care and not documented as a health risk for food-grade silicone in standard baking use.
Source, EPA ↗What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Silicone leaching or off-gassing
Food-grade silicone is chemically stable and does not leach oligomers, monomers, or volatile compounds at typical baking temperatures. No health or contamination incidents are on record for Mrs. Anderson's silicone mats or silicone baking mats as a class.
BPA & bisphenols
Silicone polymer does not contain BPA, BPS, or phthalates by formulation. These hazards are associated with PVC, polycarbonate, and plasticizer-softened plastics, not silicone.
Source, FDA ↗Coating delamination or surface wear
Silicone mats do not have an applied non-stick coating; the surface properties are intrinsic to the polymer. Unlike Teflon-type coating-coated or ceramic-coated cookware, there is no coating layer to chip, peel, or degrade into food.
Thermal stability at declared temperature limits
Food-grade silicone is stable and approved for oven use up to 450-500F depending on formulation. Mrs. Anderson's mats are designed for baking; no overheating hazard exists if temperature limits are observed and the mat is not used on direct flame or stovetop.
How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Mrs. Anderson's Baking is a long-established cookware and baking accessory brand with no public recalls or safety controversies on record for silicone mats. The company does not publish detailed material certifications or third-party testing data on its website, and takes no explicit public stance on PFAS or other hazard classes. Absence of disclosed testing is typical for this product category but does not indicate a hazard; it reflects the low-risk profile of food-grade silicone in baking mats.
How it compares in its category
Silicone baking mats are among the lower-concern options for non-stick baking surfaces. Parchment paper and glass baking sheets avoid any material chemistry risk but require replacement or washing; silicone mats are reusable and avoid paper dust and potential bleach residues. Teflon-type coating non-stick cookware (e.g., Teflon pans) carries Teflon-type coating fume risk if overheated. Ceramic-coated bakeware may have lead or cadmium in glazes. Silicone mats occupy a middle ground, no coating degradation risk, no leaching hazard, and no Teflon-type coating exposure.
If you buy it
Hand-wash or place in the dishwasher on the top rack; heat exposure is low concern up to the manufacturer's stated maximum (typically 450-500F). Do not use under direct flame or on stovetop. Replace the mat if discoloration, warping, or visible tearing develops, though well-maintained silicone mats typically last several years. Store flat or rolled in a cool, dry place to prevent permanent creasing.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Mrs. Anderson's Baking has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
What are the PFAS-free alternatives to Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat?
- silicone-coated parchment paper
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Paper degradation and particulate shedding
- unbleached paper with silicone coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Silicone coating degradation at high heat
- bleached paper with silicone coating
- The brand calls it PFAS-free, which we have not verified
- Paper degradation and fragmentation
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